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Supreme Court declines to rehear Trump's appeal in $5 million E. Jean Carroll case

Updated on: August 17, 2026 / 1:27 PM EDT / CBS News

Supreme Court declines to rehear Trump's appeal in $5 million E. Jean Carroll case

TL;DR

  • The Supreme Court has twice refused to hear President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
  • A civil jury previously found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding Carroll $5 million, which grew to $5.62 million with interest.
  • Trump's legal team argued that the appeals panel failed to rule on his claim of presidential immunity for his statements.
  • The jury's verdict, which found Trump more likely than not liable, is now considered final.
  • Trump has consistently denied Carroll's allegations, calling them a 'hoax'.